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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beloved ice cream chain reveals limited-time menu with new items inspired by Sydney Sweeney
Baskin-Robbins is kicking off summer with a sweet collaboration — enlisting Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney to help launch a new line of colorful, candy-packed desserts. Starting Tuesday, the ice cream chain will debut two limited-time creations under the 'Sweet on Sydney' menu. Guests can choose between Sydney's Signature Scoop and Sydney's Signature Fizz. The newest scoop snack features rainbow sherbet in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone with rainbow sprinkles and gummi bears. Fans interested in Sydney's fizzy beverage instead can enjoy a blend of rainbow sherbet with Starry lemon lime soda topped with gummi bears. Customers will also be able to snag a limited-time color changing gummi bear cup while supplies last. Sweeney has been a longtime Baskin-Robins fan whose go-to treat is always rainbow sherbet. 'Baskin-Robbins has been part of my life for as long as I can remember — it's where a lot of great memories were made, and I still find myself going back pretty often,' she said. The ice cream collaboration may come as no surprise to Sweeney fans after the actress praised Baskin Robins last year in New York Magazine. 'If I'm near Baskin-Robbins, I'll get a rainbow sherbet with gummy bears on top in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone with sprinkles. If I'm in Europe, then I usually get a raspberry sorbet,' she said. Sweeney has been in a number of talked-about ads that fans on social media either loved or hated. An example is her collaboration with men's grooming brand Dr. Squatch for a limited-edition 'Bathwater Bliss' soap bar, which features droplets of Sweeney's used bathwater. She also posed in a risqué country-themed photoshoot for HEYDUDE shoes earlier this month. For Baskin-Robins, she toned down her scandalous personality, and embraced the chain's latest sweet treats in a fun, goofy way. Besides Sweeney, the ice cream chain has collaborated with famous figures like gossip reported DeuxMoi and celebrity jeweler Susan Alexandria. Its also famous for hiring famous figures such as Bobby Flay, Julia Roberts, and Barack Obama before they entered the spotlight. Baskin-Robins is famous for hiring famous figures before they entered the spotlight The summer menu wars have been exploding since McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King began offering exclusive deals. Jimmy John's fired shots by debuting a new lemon-flavored cookie and launching a Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation. Starbucks also brought back its Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers, competing with items off Dunkin's summer menu. Other summertime deals foodies can take advantage of now are available at chains like Sonic Drive-In and Taco Bell.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
No serious injuries reported after minivan crashes into building
SPRINGFIELD -- A minivan crashed into the building that houses Baskin-Robbins and Sterling Tax Service on the afternoon of June 17 on South MacArthur Boulevard and West Laurel Street. Two occupants of the vehicle were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The van crashed into a masonry support that caused two beams over it, and the roof itself to collapse, said Bryce McCormick, who is a Deputy Division Chief with the Springfield Fire Department. More: Hot, humid weather hitting central Illinois this weekend. What you need to know The ice cream shop at 1700 S. MacArthur Blvd. has closed following the crash, according to a Facebook post. "So sorry for the inconvenience. Sadly and unfortunately, we are indefinitely closed. Fortunately, the only injury to the crew was a small cut and thank God there weren't any customers at the time. All prayers and good vibes appreciated!" More: Springfield representative listed in notes of Minnesota shooter, she said The minivan was occupied by four people and it crashed around noon, said Deputy Chief Sara Pickford of the Springfield Police Department. The driver was attempting to park her vehicle when she lost control of it and crashed into the building, Pickford added. A small child sustained minor injuries to her arm and the driver also had non-life threatening injuries. Both were taken to Springfield Memorial Hospital for treatment. The building will most likely be torn down in the near future, Pickford said. Sterling Tax Service posted on Facebook, confirming that no employees or people inside were harmed. "First and foremost, we are all fine. A car hit our building. For obvious reasons we are closed. There may be some delay in our services but we will do our best as soon as we can." (This story has been updated to add new information.) Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@ This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Baskin-Robbins closed indefinitely after car crashes into building
Mint
22-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
FMCG's digital makeover: The rise of quick-commerce exclusives
New Delhi: Your favourite packaged goods might soon look different depending on whether you are buying from a kirana store or online. Some differences, indeed, have already begun to appear. Large fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies such as Marico, Zydus Wellness and Godrej Consumer Products, even ice-cream makers such as Baskin Robbins are creating special versions of their products for buyers on quick-commerce platforms–from new variants to more premium offerings. Some are even testing new products there based on preferences of the urban online shopper. For instance, Marico, which sells edible oils, hair oils and oats, will take more gourmet variants of its oats to quick commerce, even as its honcho said it is looking to customize offerings for online platforms 'across all brands". Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) is experimenting with launching products together on online and offline channels, with online showing better traction. Also read: Young Indians are drinking less but better Then, Zydus Wellness, which makes butter, sugar-free and health drinks, sells its plant-based Nutralite butter exclusively on quick commerce platforms, and more offerings are on the way. And Baskin Robbins has floated ice-cream flavours and combinations that are not available offline. The move by these companies comes in the backdrop of the surging popularity of quick commerce, even though the channel currently brings in just 2-7% of overall sales for larger companies. Overall, per data shared by Nielsen IQ, the value share of e-commerce stood at 13% in the top eight metros for the 12-month period ended 31 March. This growth was on account of increasing online shopper penetration, more purchase occasions, and increasing basket sizes, NIQ said. 'There will be a wider portfolio due to the growth in quick commerce," said Anand Ramanathan, consumer products and retail sector at Deloitte in South Asia, while pointing out that FMCG has traditionally operated with fewer assortments and a narrow portfolio. 'However, now companies will have to launch and try which products work across which platforms, adding to their complexity," he said. 'You will have more frequent product launches; that's a new capability that companies will have to build given this shift." Who's doing what In an interview with Mint last week, Saugata Gupta, managing director and chief executive officer of Marico Limited, said the company is designing a channel-wise portfolio. Also read: Marico calls it—India's FMCG sector to rebound this financial year 'The shopper in quick-commerce is different from the (online) marketplace; consequently, the portfolio and the stock-keeping unit mix that goes in these channels should be different," said Gupta, adding that the company could look at new product launches for online channels as well. 'It (e-commerce) is a very good channel to test market some new products," he said. 'We will continue to do that. Some of the premiumization of the core portfolio could be led via these channels." Quick commerce is now 3% of Marico's India business as of the March quarter. Between brands such as Plix (supplements), True Elements (foods) and Saffola, the company is investing significantly in quick commerce to drive growth in its foods business. Mumbai-based GCPL has been pushing more premium products online, both e-commerce and quick commerce, before scaling them up offline. It recently launched its Cinthol range of foam body washes both via quick-commerce as well as general trade stores in Tamil Nadu as an experiment. Response on quick-commerce was relatively encouraging due to the channel's salience with more affluent shoppers, said the company's management. Last year, it launched its Hit Matic mosquito repelling machine priced around ₹550 only on e-commerce, apart from Park Avenue Deo gift scents. 'Quick commerce is a channel that we are very happy with, because it solves a genuine need of convenience," Sudhir Sitapati, chief executive officer, GCPL said at the company's media roundtable earlier this month. Sitapati said quick-commerce has experienced exponential growth over the past two years, particularly benefiting mid-sized product packs that offer higher margins for companies. Also read: Consumer goods makers' appetite for deals is only growing bigger For Zydus Wellness, the parent company of Complan drink and Nycil talc, online commerce accounts for 10-11% of its business; of this, the share of quick commerce is 40%. According to its chief executive, the share of large packs across its portfolio has been rising across online platforms. It is ramping up supplies to such packs across these platforms. 'Modern trade is a great place to buy large packs, but there are some specific packs designed for online channels—their share has been going up," said Tarun Arora, chief executive officer (CEO) at the Ahmedabad-based company, in an interview with Mint. 'Therefore, we are seeing how best we can serve urban online shoppers with specific stock keeping units whose demand has gone up." Even categories like ice cream, where impulse and instant gratification play a big role, are seeing rapid transformation in the way consumers interact with brands. 'With this behaviour in mind, we have been bringing in a range of SKUs that are tailored for this ecosystem," Mohit Khattar, CEO, Graviss Foods, Baskin Robbins, told Mint. 'These include flavour profiles and formats that appeal to the consumers who frequent these platforms." Today, nearly a third of the company's business comes from food delivery, of which a significant part can be attributed to quick commerce, he said. 'Apart from the very popular ice cream cones, bars and cups, our range also includes ice cream funwiches, ice cream cake slices, multilayered ice cream doublet bars and bite sized ice cream rocks," said Khattar. 'We have also recently introduced creamy milkshakes in low sugar and no added colours for quick commerce." What about offline India is a large general trade market. Across such stores, consumers buy small sachets of shampoos for single use, family packs of soaps, 1 kg packs of flour, biscuits, colas and chips on a daily basis. General trade continues to be stressed on account of growth in online and modern trade retail in the top 10 markets; users of general trade are also more burdened by greater inflation and buying smaller packs or switching to cheaper brands. 'E-commerce is still growing at 30-40% because it is talking to consumers who don't have a problem with inflation and are driven by convenience," said Sanjay Sharma, CEO of Orkla India that sells MTR brand of packaged foods. Sharma declined to comment on the company's quick-commerce strategy. It also helps that users of quick commerce are more insulated from the broader slowdown in the FMCG market. FMCG volumes grew 5.1% in the March quarter amid a 5.6% price hike, according to NielsenIQ. However, urban market growth decelerated in the March quarter, growing 2.6% year-on-year, declining both sequentially and annually. Offline retailers, often small family-run stores, which still represent a significant portion (over 70%) of the fast-moving consumer goods market in India, have expressed concerns regarding quick commerce platforms and their adverse impact on their business. Zydus's Arora said keeping differentiated packs also helps overcome some challenges with traditional trade. 'It also helps overcome the trade conflict…but it's more focused on what the consumer needs because there is a behaviour shift that is happening," he said. According to experts, as quick commerce continues to reshape urban shopping habits, consumers can expect to see even more tailored products hitting their screens and doorsteps.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Happy Mother's Day! See special deals at restaurants, fast food spots across Florida
Whether it's your own mother or the other important matriarchs in your life, there's always a reason to show them some extra love. And that reason is today! It's Mother's Day today, with several chain restaurants and fast-food eateries are offering special deals and items for the holiday. Here are over 20 places Floridians can hit up ahead of the holiday. From May 10 through May 11, Bar Louie is offering a 4-course dinner & drink pairing experience starting at $45 per person. Course 1: Choice of Thai Crispy Calamari or Truffle Mushroom & Asparagus Flatbread, paired with a 3oz pour of Butter Chardonnay Course 2: Louie's Salad Course 3: Choice of Citrus Grilled Salmon or Steak Frites, paired with our Midnight Berry Martini Course 4: Triple Chocolate Cake, paired with a 3oz pour of Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon There are five Bar Louie locations in Florida in three cities — Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. Baskin Robbins is offering an ice cream cake with strawberry icing for Mother's Day, adding that BR App users can get $5 off purchases of cakes $30 or more. There are over 120 Baskin Robbins in Florida, find one near you. According to the Krazy Koupon Lady, moms can eat free (up to $14.99) at Beef 'O' Brady's with a purchase of equal or greater value on Mother's Day. There are 125 locations throughout Florida. Bob Evans is offering three Mother's Day bundles and one platter: Mother's Day Breakfast Bundle (feeds 6) — $59.99 Mother's Day Brunch Bundle (feeds 8) — $79.99 Mother's Day Celebration Family Meal (feeds 6) — $85.99 Celebration Platter (feeds 1) — $15.99 There are 38 Bob Evans locations in Florida. Check out a location near you here. The Orlando-founded Italian chain will offer a free slice of its Double Dark Chocolate Cake. The offer is dine-in only while supplies last on May 11. Buca di Beppo has three locations in Florida — Davie, Celebration (Kissimmee), and The Florida Mall (Orlando). The Florida-native fast food chain is giving away free Whoppers on May 11 if you purchase a King Jr. Meal, which is $4 to $6. You must already be a Royal Perks member to enjoy this deal, which you can sign up for by downloading the BK app or by heading over to the Burger King website. There are roughly 560 Burger King locations across Florida. Find a location near you here. California Pizza Kitchen is offering a heart-shaped pizza and $8 Red Berry Sangrias all day from May 10 through May 12. There are nine locations throughout Florida. Find a location near you here. From May 9 through May 11, Denny's customers can get $10 off $30 when ordering breakfast online or in the app with the code "MOMDAY." There are 114 Denny's locations across Florida. Find one near you here. From May 11 through May 15, Dunkin Donuts rewards customers can get a 10-count Munchkins for $2. You can also earn 3X points on bulk donuts and Munchkins. According to World Population Review, Florida has the third most Dunkin' Donuts locations in the country at roughly 883. To locate an establishment near you, check its website here. Einstein Bros. Bagels will offer a "Brunch Box" for Mother's Day; six fresh bagels, a tub of cream cheese, an egg sandwich, two bacon cheddar and egg sandwiches, four hashbrowns and four blueberry muffins. There are over 80 locations in Florida. Find a location near you here. The Italian fast food chain will offer a free Fettuccine Alfredo or spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara when you purchase an entree and use promo code "Mother25" on Mother's Day. There are seven Fazolis in Florida. Find a location near you here. On Mother's Day, IHOP offers 20% off your first online order for pickup or delivery when you use promo code "IHOP20" at checkout. There are over 140 locations throughout Florida, find one near you here. Through May 17, Jimmy John's is offering a $0 delivery fee on orders of $8 or more when customers order online or in-app and use promo code "HOT4MOMS" at checkout. There are over 140 locations in Florida. Find a location near you here. "To make Mother's Day more finger-lickin' good," KFC announced they will offer free delivery on all digital orders on May 11. There are 278 locations across Florida. Krispy Kreme is celebrating moms (and mom figures) with a new line of sweet and specialty treats ahead of Mother's Day. The new collection, dubbed "Minis for Mom," features four new flavors that "pack a big message into a mini-doughnut." They are available for purchase from May 6 through Mother's Day on May 11. Here are the flavors featured in Krispy Kreme's "Minis for Mom" collection: Mini Strawberry Sunshine Doughnut: A miniature Original Glazed doughnut dipped in strawberry flavored icing, topped with yellow and orange icing drizzles and yellow vanilla flavored buttercreme. Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Doughnut: A miniature Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing & chocolate chip cookie crumble, topped with cookie dough flavored buttercreme. Mini Chocolate Iced Yellow Heart Doughnut: A miniature Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and topped with a yellow icing heart. Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut: A miniature Original Glazed doughnut dipped in yellow vanilla flavored icing and pink sanding sugar. There are 32 Krispy Kreme locations in the Sunshine State, in 24 cities. Here's the list. Through May 15, Marco's Pizza customers can grab any of the following when they use promo code "PEPFEST" at checkout online or in-app: Pepperoni Bread for $5 (California prices are higher) Pepperoni Pizzoli for $5.99 Large Pepperoni Magnifico pizza for $9.99 There are 160 locations in Florida. Find one near you here. Franchise Wire shares that when guests get a breakfast item on May 11, they can add another one for just $1. They can also get a free breakfast sandwich when they order using McDelivery and spend $15 or more. There are 882 McDonald's in Florida. Check if a location is near you here. Panda Express announced they will offer a five-person family meal for $30 with the code "THANKSMOM." There are 123 locations throughout Florida. Find one near you here. Raising Cane's Caniac Club members can enjoy a BOGO Box Combo offer from May 11 through May 12. There are 21 Raising Cane's locations in Florida. On May 11, Rita's Italian Ice customers can make an in-app purchase of $1 and get a small Italian Ice for $1. Only one offer per app account. There are over 40 locations across Florida. Find one near you here. Scooter's Coffee is offering BOGO drinks for customers who order in-app on May 11. There are 29 locations in Florida, find a location near you here. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Mother's Day deals Sunday: See Florida restaurants, food freebies
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Baskin Robbins' Newest Flavor Uses This Central American Dessert For Inspiration
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Dulce de leche. Avocados. Tajín. Every once in a while, food brands all begin to hop on a trend that quickly goes viral. And right now, it appears that the time has come for tres leches to enjoy the spotlight. Now, if you've never had the joy of taking in a decadent bite of tres leches, you're missing out. This superbly sweet and rich cake that translates to 'three milks' is a favorite all across Latin America, and among Latin diaspora. In fact, it's believed that a trade agreement between FDR and Nicaragua may have even impacted the recipe (which is essentially a sponge cake made with evaporated milk, whole milk, and condensed milk). Fast forward decades later, and we've got tres leches items coming from places like Trader Joes and Costco. And now, a Strawberry Tres Leches flavor from none other than Baskin Robbins! While tres leches doesn't typically involve strawberries, I don't doubt this would be a delightful combo. And over on Instagram, fans seem to agree. Scroll through the comments and you'll see everything from 'I need this,' and 'Looking delicious! 😋,' to 'Oh man I want this.' Personally, I can't blame them. While I've never thought to combine tres leches with strawberries (much less with ice cream), it all sounds truly promising. Related: Trader Joe's Fans Are Absolutely Torn on the Return of This Latin American Cake Even fans on TikTok are celebrating the arrival of the new flavor, which is only around for a limited time, by the way. 'You had me at Strawberry 🍓,' said one commenter. 'Wow just in time for my birthday 😫,' added another. And still others went so far as to say, 'i'm lactose intolerant, but i'm also lacking this so bad.' Clearly Baskin Robbins is onto something. Some fans even asked if it was possible to take some of this new ice cream flavor home in a tub, to which the brand responded with a resounding, 'Yes!' Will you be trying out this new Nicaraguan-inspired flavor? Up Next: Related: Odd Baskin Robbins' Cake That Resembles Breakfast Food Has People Mind-Blown
